Psalms 109:21

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“But You, O GOD, the Lord, deal kindly with me for the sake of Your name; deliver me by the goodness of Your loving devotion.”

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BSBPD

“But You, O GOD, the Lord, deal kindly with me for the sake of Your name; deliver me by the goodness of Your loving devotion.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“But do thou for me, O God the Lord, for thy name’s sake: because thy mercy is good, deliver thou me.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“But deal thou with me, O Jehovah the Lord, for thy name’s sake: Because thy lovingkindness is good, deliver thou me;”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“And Thou, O Jehovah Lord, Deal with me for Thy name's sake, Because Thy kindness <FI>is<Fi> good, deliver me.”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Psalms 109:21 — 13 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Psalms 23:3He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of His name.
  2. Psalms 25:11For the sake of Your name, O LORD, forgive my iniquity, for it is great.
  3. Psalms 31:3For You are my rock and my fortress; lead me and guide me for the sake of Your name.
  4. Psalms 36:7How precious is Your loving devotion, O God, that the children of men take refuge in the shadow of Your wings!
  5. Psalms 63:3Because Your loving devotion is better than life, my lips will glorify You.
  6. Psalms 69:16Answer me, O LORD, for Your loving devotion is good; turn to me in keeping with Your great compassion.
  7. Psalms 69:29But I am in pain and distress; let Your salvation protect me, O God.
  8. Psalms 79:9Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of Your name; deliver us and atone for our sins, for the sake of Your name.
  9. Psalms 86:5For You, O Lord, are kind and forgiving, rich in loving devotion to all who call on You.
  10. Psalms 86:15But You, O Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness.
  11. Psalms 143:11For the sake of Your name, O LORD, revive me. In Your righteousness, bring my soul out of trouble.
  12. John 17:1When Jesus had spoken these things, He lifted up His eyes to heaven and said, “Father, the hour has come. Glorify Your Son, that Your Son may glorify You.
  13. Philippians 2:8And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death— even death on a cross.

Cross-reference data: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (public domain) via OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0).

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